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Simply Me

Simply Me I hide a hidden pain behind a fake laugh I hide a shattered heart behind a beautiful smile I hide a tortured soul behind a brave facade The tears I hold back overwhelm my spirit The sobs I muffle ring loudly in my ears The screams I silence rend my mind asunder I ache for the pain of sweet release I long for the peace of eternal numbness I crave the silence only sleep can bring Faith is but a memory Hope was rarely there Healing a fools dream (10.26.14)

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Julia Brown Badr

Date: 11/24/2014 10:47:00 PM

This is about me and yes I am getting help. There are times when the best release is just to get it out. Words are my most precious release.

BE Bailey

Date: 10/27/2014 7:02:00 AM

Beautiful and so sad. All the best going forward. God bless "B"

David Meade

Date: 10/26/2014 9:22:00 PM

The poem has a very fast pace, drawing deeply upon my emotions. I want to cry out -- to hold and to fix the hurt. . . but that would not be good . . . for it is in this desolate place where one must hold onto the truth that they are not alone . . . and together begin to travel to wholeness. If this poem is about your hurt -- then don't ever give up. Fight for each step -- take help, take courage from the people around you. Powerful . . . all the best.